College a stressful time and an investment you are making that will most likely affect the rest of your life. There are so many things to do with such little time. We all wanting to be the shinning stars in the class while still being able to be involved on campus regularly and stay fit at the gym. Here are some investments to make that will make your life a little smoother and convenient in the time of need.

Headphones – Walking will consist a large part of your life. Sometimes when you have those early 8 A.M. classes or late 6 P.M., music can brighten up your mood. With headphones, you can block out the world and listen to your favorite songs while walking to class. And, before you know it you are there in a better mood. Another perk is that during the winter they can double as earmuffs, so your ears will be nice and toasty when jamming out to your favorite songs. You can also block out noise when studying at the library as we all know how loud it can become late at night. Some great pairs are the Audio Technica ATH-M50x and the V-MODA crossfade both of which can be found on amazon for great prices.

A Portable charger - We have all been caught in the situation where it is not even half way through the day and yet our phone is about to die. From communicating to surfing the web, our phones have become an essential daily part of our lives. Tablets have also surfaced a common technology of today as rather than lugging around a heavy laptop to class, students are able to carry a light, thin, and portable tablet. With a portable charger you can charger both of these at any time of the day and just throw it into your backpack when you’re not using it. You can find one that is around 10,000 mAh for around 20 bucks on Newegg which is enough to charge both your phone and tablet.

Water Bottle – Being healthy on campus is definitely a struggle. With all the juice and soda options everywhere it is impossible to not crave the delicious drink. Buying a strong and big water will be a great investment. We all know we get that craving to drink something right as we walk into a class but feel obligated to stay and not walk out. With your water bottle you will never feel thirsty and with refill stations all around campus, your bottle will never be empty. This will also help you cut down on drinking those sugary filled drinks and get the recommended amount of water daily.

Backpack – When living either on or off campus you want to make sure you have everything for the day as we all know how much of a drag it can be to go all the way back to our rooms just to get one small thing. Making sure you have room is a big part of being able to carry everything you need. Also, we want to make sure all of our valuables such as our tablets or computers are protected as they are basically our lifeline to doing well in school. Making an investment on a cushioned, big, and protective backpack is well worth it. Over the next 4 years, you will be able to carry all of your belongings in a safe manner without killing your back.